Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family by H. P. Lovecraft

A noble Englishman uncovers a horrifying secret about his ancestry that leads to madness and death. The tale unfolds as a genealogical investigation turned nightmare, revealing a dark truth about human evolution. This grotesque story touches on themes of identity, taboo, and forbidden knowledge. Lovecraft’s blend of horror and pseudo-science makes Arthur Jermyn one of his more disturbing pieces. A cautionary tale about digging too deep into the past.